Aromatherapy for sleep in older women in hospital
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using pleasant-smelling essential oils (aromatherapy) can help older women sleep better while they are in the hospital. If you are a female patient aged 60 or older and have insomnia, you may join to see if scent-based relaxation improves your rest.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 60 or older.
- You are currently a patient at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University.
- You have trouble sleeping (scoring more than 6 on the Athens Insomnia Scale).
- You are not allergic to essential oils.
- You have not used sedative or sleep medications in the past 2 weeks.
- You can understand and follow instructions, and agree to take part.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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